If the Blues do get their man, he will be the eighth manager to serve the club under Abramovich, a ridiculous figure. However, would Guardiola really want to come to Stamford Bridge?

If not, and he does decide to leave Barcelona, which other clubs would he be tempted by – Manchester United with their history, Arsenal with their footballing ethos? Or would he go to Serie A? What do you think?

Personally, I think he’ll stay put. He ain’t dumb. Also got a funny feeling we may be seeing Laurent Blanc holding that Chelsea scarf aloft sooner rather than later.